PCalabrese Posted July 8, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 8, 2010 We are curious about how access to the 6 bowling lanes on Epic works. I have to believe that during a regular Caribbean cruise with 4k folks on board that it will be difficult, if not impossible to secure a lane for even one game, let alone the 2 games that most people shoot when they bowl. How does one get a bowling lane? Is there some sort of reservation system or is it on a first come, first serve basis (hence the difficulty of getting a lane). Simply curious about this process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangegrove Posted July 8, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 8, 2010 We were on the Pearl 3 months after launch during spring break and had no problem getting a lane. Very easy on a port day, on sea days it may be more difficult, it's just timing. Not many people want to pay to bowl I guess. But we had fun as a family. I imagine if you go during lunch or dinnertime one night you shouldn't have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCalabrese Posted July 8, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Aaahh! I forgot to ask and you answered, of course it's an extra fee to bowl! Having not cruised NCL but under serious consideration for the Epic, our one big concern is all the extra upcharges. How much is the bowling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangegrove Posted July 8, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Aaahh! I forgot to ask and you answered, of course it's an extra fee to bowl! Having not cruised NCL but under serious consideration for the Epic, our one big concern is all the extra upcharges. How much is the bowling? I want to say $5 per game. I can't remember, but I saw the amount in one of these threads. I believe that also includes shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCalabrese Posted July 8, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Well that's not so bad at all! Bowling on the sea would definitely be a highlight! Here's hoping we get a lane! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted July 8, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I want to try it. I just can't imagine the ball going in the direction (straight) while at sea. :D It would be almost like your ball has had a little too much to drink. This should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parttime Cruiser Posted July 8, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 8, 2010 On the T.A. We had a bowling tournament and most scores were below 100 and some even below 50. I even had low scores 84 and will to tell of the other. I carry a 165 in league bowling. There are bumpers and I believe I should have used them. LOL Yes it is $5.00 per person to bowl, really never much of a wait (under 15 minutes) and most people only bowled 1 game at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samnewbie Posted July 8, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 8, 2010 On the T.A. We had a bowling tournament and most scores were below 100 and some even below 50. I even had low scores 84 and will to tell of the other. I carry a 165 in league bowling. There are bumpers and I believe I should have used them. LOL Yes it is $5.00 per person to bowl, really never much of a wait (under 15 minutes) and most people only bowled 1 game at a time. Just read that out to my husband and he reckons it may help his score! ...bowling isnt his forte so we think it's going to great fun!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted July 8, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I don't bowl on a normal basis. It's been YEARS since I've been. But I usually score around 120. I bet I'll be one of those that bowls a 50 or lower. LOL All in good fun. It'll be ok and an experience. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvsatman Posted July 9, 2010 #10 Share Posted July 9, 2010 When I was on the Pearl in January, there was seldom a wait to bowl, and if it was, it was less then 1/2 an hour. It was $5, and included shoes. I thought I saw that the Epic has 7 lanes, not 6. Looking forward to bowling at sea again. Rolled a 142 as a high score on the Pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCalabrese Posted July 9, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted July 9, 2010 It certainly will be fun to see the ball react as the ship rolls. I assume that the lanes are set up in a forward/aft configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRoadZ Posted July 15, 2010 #12 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Sure beats the $10/game + $5/shoes a Lucky Strike NYC...and $17/drink. I'm also curious as to if the ships swaying affect your bowling... $5 including shoes is fine...but then not in comparison to the Churruscarria $18. Ehhh, its fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylesf Posted July 15, 2010 #13 Share Posted July 15, 2010 The Epic has six lanes in two different locations: 3 in the Bliss Lounge and three in O'Sheeans.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted July 15, 2010 #14 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Sure beats the $10/game + $5/shoes a Lucky Strike NYC...and $17/drink. I'm also curious as to if the ships swaying affect your bowling... $5 including shoes is fine...but then not in comparison to the Churruscarria $18. Ehhh, its fine. I think the price is good as well compared to anywhere I've been in the states. I think I will probably bowl as if I'm completely drunk out of my mind (without a drink). LOL :D It should be interesting to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Luckytoo Posted July 15, 2010 #15 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Sure beats the $10/game + $5/shoes a Lucky Strike NYC...and $17/drink. I'm also curious as to if the ships swaying affect your bowling... $5 including shoes is fine...but then not in comparison to the Churruscarria $18. Ehhh, its fine. JRoad, I agree with you regarding the cost. The lanes were fine. The bowling was fun. On the day the Mrs and I bowled the ship didn't really have much, if any, effect on the lanes. Now with regard to the pool table - I recall seeing two people playing and all the balls just lines up on the right rail due to the slight rocking - it was funny watching. Just a reminder to all - bring socks when you go bowling!!!!!! In our case the Mrs was wearing flip flops but they gave her a pair of disposible socks - bowling, shoes, socks all for $5. It was cheaper than the local alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted July 15, 2010 #16 Share Posted July 15, 2010 JRoad, I agree with you regarding the cost. The lanes were fine. The bowling was fun. On the day the Mrs and I bowled the ship didn't really have much, if any, effect on the lanes. I'm still going to blame any bad bowls on the rocking of the ship. :D That's my story and I'm sticking to it! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRoadZ Posted July 15, 2010 #17 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I'm still going to blame any bad bowls on the rocking of the ship. :D That's my story and I'm sticking to it! :p Do they have the inflatable bumpers for mitsugirly and my toddlers?? LOL!! I can picture seeing the "in between the legs granny (not you, figuratively speaking) bowling ball toss" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbark1 Posted July 15, 2010 #18 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I think the price is good as well compared to anywhere I've been in the states. I think I will probably bowl as if I'm completely drunk out of my mind (without a drink). LOL :D It should be interesting to say the least. Amen.....:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted July 16, 2010 #19 Share Posted July 16, 2010 We bowled on Pearl while at sea. We were getting fed up of putting our balls into the gutters so we asked for the bumpers on. We had more fun. Like playing pin-ball!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.